| Strawberry Jam | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 38 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5881
Category: Music
Artist: Animal Collective
Publisher: Domino
Studio: Domino
Manufacturer: Domino
Label: Domino
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 5.1 x 0.3
MPN: 156
UPC: 801390015625
EAN: 0801390015625
ASIN: B000UE64PG
Release Date: September 11, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Peacebone | | • | Unsolved Mysteries | | • | Chores | | • | For Reverend Green | | • | Fireworks | | • | #1 | | • | Winter Wonder Land | | • | Cuckoo | | • | Derek |
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Animal Collective takes up where they left off with 2005's Feels, continuing with more traditional rock instrumentation (underlying a wealth of bizarre noises, rhythmic loops, and effects, naturally). The songs were written in a live setting (and polished on tours), and certainly convey that energy. They also convey the madcap experimentation that is the band's hallmark. As with Feels, or the preceding Sung Tongs, this is tempered by stellar songwriting ability, the ultimate factor in its success. The album opens with "Peacebone," an immediate indicator of the oddball, inspiring pop that follows. Its lyrics seem to be an inspirational missive on seizing the day, but then who can tell? On "Chores," Panda Bear puts in a manic sing-song with his Brian Wilson tenor, over a driving bed of sound effects and synth noises. "For Reverend Green" starts with a distorted wash of tremolo guitar and soon gives way to one of the finest pop songs the band has offered. Granted, it may not be radio pop, what with the mouth noises and surreal lyrics, but that's no small part of its charm. "Winter Wonder Land" is manic fist-pumping pop of the first order, and the crackly mellow piano sample opening "Cuckoo Cuckoo" does not prepare one for its pounding bombast. 2007 has been a typically prolific year for the band, and despite (or because of?) all their divergent pet projects, they've managed to improve with each outing. One can never quite tell what's next, and that's half the glory. Animal Collective's irreverence, absurdity, openness, and sheer melodic prowess conspire to produce yet another exceptional album. --Jason Pace
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Fireworks June 25, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wanted to purchase this album after being wowed by Merriweather Post Pavillion but I procrastinated, clinging obstinatelty to my "extreme metal/ hardcore punk/ alternative latin comfort zone" but after a couple of listens, I am glad that I finally saw the light. It is hard to desribe the dark energy that flows through this entire cd which still leaves room for an odd sense of optimism in the most cynical of beings. "Fireworks" is easily one of the greatest and most danceable pieces of music I have ever heard and it is worth the price of the whole cd alone.
Sticky sweet May 19, 2009
It was probably SJ that sealed the deal on this collective being more than formless psychedelia with what was certainly their most complete album to that point. Simultaneously refining and expanding primal experimentation with more bite and backbone than many had initially predicted, AC proved they were one of the few indie acts still honoring the title. A special thanks for the track "Cuckoo", the finest, loopiest articulation of electric insanity I have heard in recent times, with a chorus whose brilliant percussive punctuations shatters straight into my subconscious.
Better than Merriweather April 27, 2009
This CD is much catchier than their new release (Merriweather Post Pavilion). Every song on the album sounds unique and I often listen to the CD from beginning to end. The only song I don't particularly care for is Winter Wonderland (just my opinion). Beware, Animal Collective is not for everyone. Listeners should expect to hear noise at times and be able to appreciate it. It may take a few listens to really get into, but it's an excellent CD. Also, Derek is a very underrated song.
good music if you are adventurous April 26, 2009
good album, my 1st AC album and I didnt think I was going to enjoy it. Once I learned to appreciate the layers, samples, and wonderful randomness it is an easy, playful, album to enjoy.
The Jam is VERY VERY Strawberry!! Dig? April 8, 2009
I have never had album turn me into an animal the way this one does. Makes my brain squirm. Makes me feel insane. I Love it!!
A txt from my friend: "have to tell u, I got my first "real good" listen to Strawberry Jam , the other day....man! I was having my brain scrambled and servered 2 me on a musical platter, it (explicative) rocked!! outta this world"
Worth every penny! Quell your curiosity and Collect some Animals. All that I can say.
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